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Text Box: The Health, Wellness & Safety Committee is getting the 2007 school year underway with (2) annual programs that remind students why it is necessary to say “NO” to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. Monday, Oct. 22nd begins our annual Red Ribbon Week campaign where students focus on age appropriate activities reinforcing the importance of living a drug-free life. The 31st annual Great American Smoke Out is Thursday, Nov. 15th. Literature about this national event along with a “No Smoking Pledge for Kids” will be sent home in November. Dena Alberti Audra Lee, Co– Chairs Health, Wellness & Safety Committee COMMITTEE NEWS 
Family Life has two exciting things planned for the upcoming year. First, we
will be hosting a Bowling Event for the boys of Unqua and their favorite adult 
female (mom, aunt, grandmother) on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Look for more information in January.
The second event will be the Little Ladies Dance for the girls of Unqua and
their favorite adult male (dad, uncle, grandfather). This will take place on 
Friday, March 28, 2008. More information will be sent home in February.  
 
Any questions, contact Fran Frascati at 798-5990 or 
Deanna Popeck at 799-5703

Visit us at www.unquapta.org

The site contains lots of information about Unqua and district events including school weather related closings. Missing a flyer? You’ll find it here! There are links for homework help and educational games. Many teacher websites can be accessed too.

Gloria Kraemer webmaster

 

                                                     

www.unquapta.org

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Donate your old coats the week of Oct. 15th

Your old coats can keep someone else warm this winter. A box will be placed in the lobby for drop-offs.

Valerie McShane  Outreach Committee chair

 

 

The PTA Arts in Education Committee is very excited about our upcoming programs.  In October, we have renowned singer/songwriter Lyle Cogan performing "Sticks and Stones".  This performance of song, monologue and poetry address the epidemic problem of bullying.  Lyle will also perform for our Kindergarteners with her "Friends Like You and Me" show.

In December, the 5th and 6th graders will be graced with a visit from Beethoven himself (or as close to the real thing as possible!)  Mr. Dennis Kobray, of "Meet the Musicians” brings to life great musical figures from history for students to meet and get to know.  His performances are educational as well as entertaining.

 

 

We will also be bringing in a published author Josephine Nobisso to share her writing expertise with the third graders.  Her highly regarded book "Show, Don't Tell" is packed with skills and tips on creative writing.   The 4th graders will once again enjoy the wonderful program on American Indians.   Around Earth Day, our 1st and 2nd graders will have the performing duo " Constant Wonder" present songs, activities, props and high-energy to inspire them to wonder about our world.   And school wide - we have a fantastic, week long Physical Education program coming into each and every one of our gym classes!    More details to follow on these and more wonderful programs! 

Katie Linkner and MaryBeth Vetter Arts In Education Co-Chairs